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Troubleshooting Your FiveM Server

Most FiveM server issues fall into one of the categories below. Check these before opening a support ticket.

Server won't start

  • Check the Console tab in the panel for error messages.
  • A missing or invalid sv_licenseKey in server.cfg will prevent the server from starting. Get a free key at keymaster.fivem.net.
  • If a resource fails to load, the server may crash. Comment out recently added ensure lines one at a time to find the culprit.

Players cannot connect

  • Confirm the server status is Running in the panel.
  • Check the port, default is 30120. Some resources change this; verify in server.cfg.
  • Make sure players are using an up-to-date FiveM client.
  • If the server is password protected, ensure players have the correct password.

Resource errors / script crashes

  • Read the error in the Console tab, it usually names the resource and the line number.
  • Check the resource is compatible with your FiveM server version (Artifact version).
  • Ensure dependencies are loaded before the resource in server.cfg.

High ping / lag

  • Check player count, more players use more RAM and CPU.
  • Disable or remove resource-heavy scripts you are not using.
  • Use the Startup tab in the panel to review your server's resource allocation.

Server keeps crashing

  • Check the console for the last messages before the crash.
  • Try disabling all custom resources to see if the vanilla server is stable.
  • Re-add resources one at a time to identify the bad one.

Still stuck? Open a ticket in our Discord or email support@8bit-hosting.com.

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